Memorial Day is observed the last Monday in May in the United States. It is a holiday when citizens remember American soldiers who have died on battlefields while serving to protect this country. On this day, you will see all kinds of patriotic decorations, including flags and stars. Like the American flag, stars symbolize the theme of the day, and best of all, but they are very easy to make.
Making stars is a great activity to do with kids. It will allow for bonding time, plus give you an avenue to discuss the significance of Memorial Day. This particular star
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Bring the Piñata
by Chang Song May 2nd, 2011 | Cinco de Mayo, Craft, Decorations, Party Ideas
On May 5th, Cinco de Mayo, both kids and adults will have a lot of fun at parties celebrating the commemoration of the Independence Day of Mexico. While adults have great music, excellent food, and themed alcoholic beverages to look forward to, the thing that catches a child's attention at those parties is the exciting Mexican tradition, the piñata.
Every Cinco de Mayo celebration must have a piñata, and making one is easy. It is also a great activity to do with the kids. Think of it as a bonding experience.
To make the piñata, you will need a brown paper
Every Cinco de Mayo celebration must have a piñata, and making one is easy. It is also a great activity to do with the kids. Think of it as a bonding experience.
To make the piñata, you will need a brown paper
Simple Thanksgiving Crafts
by Michele November 18th, 2010 | Craft, Thanksgiving
In a week it will be Thanksgiving. If you're eating at home, this is a busy day for the adults, but it can be a long day for the kids. Watching parades and television will entertain the kids for part of the day, but you don't want them screen-bound until dinnertime. You can ask them to help with some of the dinner preparation, but as a mom who's been there, sometimes too many little helpers actually makes more work. So, what can the kids while waiting for dinner? How about a simple craft that can be completed without adult
Mother’s Day Crafts- Part 2
by Michele April 30th, 2010 | Craft, Mother's Day
What would Mother's Day be without an assortment of homemade crafts being given as gifts? In the first part of this series, we had two simple crafts that make wonderful presents. However, if you're looking to give your mom something different this year, how about making items that she can use to pamper herself?
Bath Salts for Mom from KellyAnn Bonnell of Phoenix, AZ
What you need:
1 bag of Epsom salt
bath dye*
bath scent
craft sticks
plastic bag
ribbon
disposable wine glass, optional
Directions:
Have the child scoop some salt onto a tray. Add a couple drops of dye and a couple drops of scent, and mix it
Bath Salts for Mom from KellyAnn Bonnell of Phoenix, AZ
What you need:
1 bag of Epsom salt
bath dye*
bath scent
craft sticks
plastic bag
ribbon
disposable wine glass, optional
Directions:
Have the child scoop some salt onto a tray. Add a couple drops of dye and a couple drops of scent, and mix it
Mother’s Day Crafts
by Michele April 23rd, 2010 | Craft, Mother's Day
With Mother's Day right around the corner, it's time to start thinking about what you're going to give to mom this year. Sure, moms love homemade presents from their children, but these presents are even nicer when they're something that mom can use for herself, in her kitchen, or as a decoration. If you are the adult who gets to help the kids make Mother's Day gifts, you'll like that all of our ideas are simple, just a little adult supervision required.
Apron for Mom from Parenting Press
What you need:
butcher-style cotton apron
fabric paint, crayons, or markers
buttons, ribbons, etc.
glue gun
Directions:
Option
Apron for Mom from Parenting Press
What you need:
butcher-style cotton apron
fabric paint, crayons, or markers
buttons, ribbons, etc.
glue gun
Directions:
Option
